WEF survey flags weak 2026 outlook: Global growth seen slowing amid disruption; US tariffs pose challenge for India
WEF survey flags weak 2026 outlook: Global growth seen slowing amid disruption; US tariffs pose challenge for India
The World Economic Forum predicts a period of weak global growth and disruption, though emerging markets like South Asia show promise. India, despite being the fastest-growing major economy, faces challenges from new US tariffs. Economists anticipate trade disruptions and policy uncertainty will weaken global growth in 2026, while also expecting divergence between advanced and developing economies to widen.
The World Economic Forum predicts a period of weak global growth and disruption, though emerging markets like South Asia show promise. India, despite being the fastest-growing major economy, faces challenges from new US tariffs. Economists anticipate trade disruptions and policy uncertainty will weaken global growth in 2026, while also expecting divergence between advanced and developing economies to widen.
The World Economic Forum predicts a period of weak global growth and disruption, though emerging markets like South Asia show promise. India, despite being the fastest-growing major economy, faces challenges from new US tariffs. Economists anticipate trade disruptions and policy uncertainty will weaken global growth in 2026, while also expecting divergence between advanced and developing economies to widen. 
